Full list of eligible recipients for a €2,000 grant to be paid at start of June

Thousands of eligible people in Ireland are set to receive a grant of €2,000 in the first week of next month.
The Carer's Support Grant provides significant assistance to numerous carers nationwide and will be distributed on the first Thursday in June (June 5).
Here's all you need to know, including a comprehensive list of those eligible to claim it, reports reports RSVP Live.
The Carer's Support Grant is automatically given to individuals receiving one of the following payments on the first Thursday in June.
It's important to note that the Carer's Support Grant is not means-tested. Even if you're not receiving one of these payments, you may still be eligible for the Carer's Support Grant.
You must be:
During this six-month caring period, you are not allowed to:
If your baby or child is hospitalised or in another institution for medical treatment, you might qualify for the Carer's Support Grant. To receive the grant, your baby or child must be eligible for Domiciliary Care Allowance.
If you're caring for multiple people, a grant is provided for each individual you care for.
In 2025, the Carer's Support Grant will amount to €2,000. It will be paid out on 5 June 2025.
In 2024, the Carer's Support Grant was €1,850.
If you're receiving Carer's Allowance, Carer's Benefit or Domiciliary Care Allowance, there's no need to apply for the Carer's Support Grant. You'll automatically receive it in June.
If you're not receiving one of the above payments, you should complete a Carer's Support Grant application form (CSG1) for each individual you're caring for.
You can obtain the application form from your local Intreo Centre or Social Welfare Branch Office or Citizens' Information Centre.

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